Re: heat waves and biofuels...
Corn and barley prices are also likely to rise, which may push up the cost of beer and breakfast cereals.
We live in "interesting times". Beer should be subsidized, not heavily taxed.  

Arrrggghhhhhhhhhh, aye, me hearty, and rum too.

Brews yer owns beers 'n ails, thas' what I sashesz.

Yo ho ho . . . .